When cleaning is arranged for a home in Bahçeyaka Mahallesi, Korkuteli, the space outside the apartment door, the building entrance and the stairs can appear to be part of one job. Their boundaries may be different, however. Agreeing on what will be cleaned and how residents will pass through the area helps avoid unclear scope. CGS Temizlik is based at Sütçüler Mahallesi, 15 Temmuz Şehitler Cd No:109/D, Kepez/Antalya. Service scope can be discussed according to the address and access conditions at 0537 445 01 91.
Separate the home from the shared areas
Home cleaning and empty apartment cleaning need different preparation. A furnished home may require agreement on access around belongings and on the rooms to be included. For an empty property, cabinet interiors, bathrooms, kitchens, floors, and the availability of water and electricity can all affect the work plan.
The entrance, landings, stairs and lift lobby may be common areas even when a resident raises the cleaning request. It is useful to clarify the boundary with the building or site management: is the request limited to the space outside one apartment, a particular landing, or a route from the entrance to a specific floor? Cleaning an entire common area is not the same as cleaning a limited access route to an apartment.
Workload is more than square metres
Floor area alone does not describe the work. Entrance mats, the number of stair treads, corners on landings, handrails, debris around doorways, and carrying supplies between floors can change the workload. It also matters whether a surface to be cleaned is part of an active walking route.
The same distinction applies to other services. In office and workplace cleaning, boundaries around electronic equipment and documents should be agreed in advance. Post-construction cleaning separates bulky waste from fine dust, while paint or mortar residue requires attention to surface sensitivity. Villa cleaning is planned around floors, rooms, stairs, windows and occupancy; pool maintenance is not included. Upholstery cleaning considers fabric labels and ventilation, without assuming that a stain will disappear. Window cleaning depends on accessible glass, frames and surface conditions; risky exterior or high-level work needs separate safety assessment.
A scratch, stain or coating issue should not be diagnosed with certainty from appearance alone. Surface assessment and the manufacturer’s care instructions are relevant before a cleaning method is selected.
Plan safe movement at the entrance and on stairs
If a shared area is included, the cleaning time, the people using the building and the effect of wet floors should be considered together. Rather than treating an entire staircase as one wet area, the work can be divided so that a passage remains available. Buckets, carts, cables and supplies should not narrow the doorway or stair route.
A short coordination with management can cover when the entrance is most used, whether items left near the door can be moved temporarily, and who will check the area after cleaning. This keeps access for the cleaning work and safe movement for residents within the same plan.
Practical preparation and checks
- Define areas: List the apartment interior, doorway area, landing, stairs and entrance separately.
- Coordinate management: Confirm the shared-area boundary and a suitable time.
- Confirm access: State whether water, electricity, keys or building entry access are needed.
- Share surface details: Mention sensitive flooring, coated glass, fabric labels or manufacturer care guidance.
- Arrange passage: Plan an alternative route, any needed warnings and where supplies will stand.
- Check afterwards: Confirm that agreed areas are complete, the route is clear and personal belongings remain in place.
Is stair cleaning automatically included with apartment cleaning?
No. Stairs and landings may be shared areas. The specific steps, floors and entrance sections to be included should be agreed separately, with management coordination and access conditions considered.
How can a mark on glass be identified as a scratch, stain or coating issue?
It cannot be identified reliably from appearance alone. The affected side of the glass, the coating condition and the manufacturer’s care instructions should be assessed; specialist review may be appropriate before choosing a method.